Nose
Ripe and concentrated on the nose, the 2004 vintage offers exquisite aromas of currant,
blackberry, black cherry and raspberry, laden with dark chocolate, clove and tobacco.
Palate
This medium to full-bodied
Cabernet boasts a soft, supple texture of ripe cherry and blackberry, with an extended fi nish highlighted by black
cherry, tobacco and brown cinnamon. This wine may be enjoyed now or cellared for 10 years or more.
Harvest
The grapes were harvested in early September.
Bottling
The wine was bottled in May 2006.
Winemaking
Pumped over traditionally and macerated on
the skins for 36-40 days. The wine was pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Aging
Aged in 75% new and
25% one-year-old heavily-toasted French oak barrels for 15-17 months.